‘Grandparents Happy Hour Law’ won’t change much in NU

NEW ULM — It appears Minnesota’s new “Grandparents Happy Hour” law effective Aug. 1, 2026 in nursing homes and assisted living facilities, won’t change things much in area nursing homes. The new law allows assisted living facilities, ...

May 1, 2026

MVL has gone ‘Crazy for You’

By: Amy Zents

NEW ULM — Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School drama students will open their spring musical, “Crazy for You,” this Friday. Performances are 7 p.m. today; 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the MVL Fine Arts Center. Ticket may be ...

May 1, 2026

Potential rate increase for water and wastewater

By: Amy Zents

NEW ULM — The New Ulm Public Utilities Commission discussed proposed rate increases for water and wastewater service Tuesday to cover rising capital costs and strengthen reserve balances. The commission held a special work session at city ...

April 30, 2026

Area roundup: Indians take down Rabbits

PREP BASEBALL SLEEPY EYE 3, WABASSO 1 WABASSO — Sleepy Eye downed Wabasso 3-1 in a Tomahawk Division baseball game on Thursday. Karter Haala was the winning pitcher for the Indians, striking out six while allowing one run on five hits. At ...

May 1, 2026

Area roundup: SEU boys take second

PREP GOLF SEU BOYS PLACE SECOND AT OAKDALE INVITE BUFFALO LAKE — Sleepy Eye United hosted a prep golf meet at Oakdale Golf Course on Wednesday. The SEU boys team placed second out of seven teams, while the girls team placed ...

April 30, 2026

GETTING TO KNOW Connor Bode

By: Ari Selvey

MVL H.S. Senior Bode helped Minnesota Valley Lutheran avoid a sweep against Sibley East on Tuesday, pitching a compete-game win in Game 2. Bode struck out three on the mound and added two hits with a double at the plate to secure the 6-5 ...

April 30, 2026